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The joy of lettering : a creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface / Gabri Joy Kirkendall ; Jaclyn Escalera.

Kirkendall, Gabri Joy. (Author). Escalera, Jaclyn. (Added Author).

Summary:

Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must??have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1633221369
  • ISBN: 9781633221369
  • Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
  • Publisher: [Lake Forest, California] : Walter Foster, [2016]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction. Elements of letters ; An illustrated history of writing -- Stylized typography. Art Deco ; Coastal ; Cubism ; Garamond ; Parisian ; Medieval ; Mid-century modern ; Retro ; Southwestern ; Tribal -- Lettering techniques. Calligraphy ; Flourishes ; 3-D techniques ; Illuminated lettering ; Chalk lettering ; Negative lettering ; Shaping ; Digitizing lettering -- Lettering with alternative media. Brush lettering ; Paper-cut hand lettering ; Watercolor & gouache ; Metallics ; Found materials -- Lettering surfaces & projects. Wrapping paper ; Gift tags ; Artful envelopes ; Hand-lettered logo ; Sketch-to-vector logo ; DIY hand-lettered typeface ; Modern mural ; Fabric painting ; DIY block print -- Inspiration gallery & bonus projects.
Subject: Lettering.
Lettering > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Calligraphy.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

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  • 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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